Framing Training School Guide

Art Business News, March, 2004

INTERNATIONAL PICTURE FRAMERS SCHOOL INC.

1128 Clyde Court

Kingston, Ontario K7P 2E4

800-294-0098; (613) 384-1146

Fax: (613) 384-1176

E-mail: framingschool@sympatico.ca

www.framingschool.com

The basic course covers the essentials of framing, while the advanced course concentrates on innovative approaches to framing. Classes are limited to eight students and an advanced registration fee of $100 (Canadian) is required. Five-day basic- and advanced-course fees are $695 plus G.S.T., which includes registration fee of $100. Materials and equipment are provided.

Schedule: Basic March 15-19, April 19-23, May 10-14, June 7-11, July 19-23, Aug. 23-27, Sept. 13-17, Oct. 18-22, Nov. 15-19, Dec. 6-10. Advanced: April 26-30, Oct. 25-29, June 14-18.

JAKOB-SANSBURY CONSERVATION

304 S. Boyd St.

Winter Garden, FL 34787

(407) 877-3958

Fax: (407) 877-9245

www.goldleafrestoration.com

Jakob-Sansbury Conservations offers basic and intermediate classes, including traditional oil and water gilding, compo- and molding making, and 19th-century casting techniques for frames. Corner samples can be completed in a 3-day workshop, and two frames can be completed in a week-long workshop. Students have full use of all materials and tools. Three-day workshops start at $750. Week-long workshops start at $1,500. Workshops are by appointment and tailored to what the student wants to learn.

KISTLER SEMINARS

2003 W. Market St.

Akron, OH 44313

800-999-7491

E-mail: customerservice@columbapublishing.com

www.kistlerseminars.com

This year, Kistler Seminars is introducing the new Passport to Success program, which offers credit for each class attended, leading to a certificates and other awards of achievement.

A passport is issued to each student, then each Kistler Seminars class attended is validated with a special stamp on the passport. Every five classes represents a new level. To learn more about the Passport program and to see a list of upcoming seminars, visit www.kistlerseminars.com or call 800-999-7491.

LARSON-JUHL TRAINING CENTERS

3900 Steve Reynolds Blvd.

Norcross, GA 30093

800 438-5031

www.larsoniuhl.com

Larson-Juhl offers classes on conservation/preservation techniques, design and color, joining methods, mat cutting, needleart framing, permanent mounting, pricing and profitability and successful selling taught by certified picture framers. Tuition for a five-day course is $795, which includes a manual, project materials, certification and a graduation dinner. Class size is limited. A $300 deposit is required for registration. One-day seminars are also available, which are designed to increase skills in a specific area. Students will learn new concepts, techniques and practical tips on design, marketing and merchandising and selling skills/how to upgrade sales.

Five-Day Training Center

Atlanta: March 15-19, April 19-23, June 7-11, July 12-16, Aug. 24, Oct. 4-8

Chicago: April 19-23, June 14-18, Aug. 16-20

Denver: March 29-April 2, July 26-30

Miami: March 8-12, June 28-July 2

Minneapolis: May 24-28, Sept. 27-Oct. 1

New York: April 26-30, Sept. 20-24